Category Archives: Local Business

Keep up to date with news from local businesses in North Luffenham.

Picks Barn Café, Lyndon – now open to all

Monday 5th June was the official opening date for the new café – all are very welcome.

The team has spent the last few weeks making changes and running tests – and now their new offerings are ready to go!

The Café is offering breakfasts, lite bites, lunches and refreshments with specials and seasonal delights.

We wish Steph & the team good luck with the launch and seeing the café flourish.

🖼️ Follow the café on its own Instagram

@picksbarncafe

Picks Barn Café
Lyndon, Rutland, LE15 8TY
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 9-4
Sundays 10-3
Tel: 01572 827912

Successful Garden Club Plant Sale

We are delighted to report that the Plant Sale at The Fox on Saturday was really well attended and a great success.

A big thank you to the people who worked hard behind the scenes to grow, deliver & arrange the stock for the day, and to those who came along to support the event.

For folks who missed it, here’s a video of our Garden Club Chairman – Shaun Ryan – introducing the Sale & all the plants on offer😁…

We have set up an honesty box to give good homes to any remaining plants; you’ll find these available to purchase in the new outdoor covered courtyard area of The Fox; please give generously😊 & thanks again for your support.

Remaining Plants @ The Fox with Honesty Box…

Carols at The Fox – 6:30 this evening

Why not join us this evening at 6.30pm for The Fox tradition of carols around the Christmas tree with members of Chater choir.

This will be held in our marquee with the doors open for ventilation – so wrap up warm. Alternatively treat yourself to a mulled wine or hot chocolate. The Fox 🦊 team

Web Site – The “Corner Shop”

Just a reminder that there is a special area of the North Luffenham village web site where local businesses can advertise their services – “The Corner Shop”

You can access it here The Corner Shop | North Luffenham or click on the Corner Shop item in the top menu.

If you have a business you would like to advertise there you can use the form to submit details of your services and the web editing team will add and entry for you.

HORSE & PANNIERS GUEST HOUSE, NORTH LUFFENHAM

HORSE & PANNIERS GUEST HOUSE, NORTH LUFFENHAM

(formerly known as ‘The Nag & Bag’)

The Horse & Panniers on Church Street, North Luffenham has recently re-opened as a Guest House & is now offering accommodation for up to 7 persons in this former popular hostelry. It’s been sympathetically re-decorated & now presents as a traditionally furnished holiday rental property on two floors. With a real log fire in addition to gas fired central heating throughout, your friends & family visiting the area can be assured of a warm and comfortable stay whatever the season.

Rooms can be rented on an individual or group basis.

The cottage comprises 3 en-suite bedrooms, spacious open-plan lounge and dining area with updated kitchen. The patio area outside has seating where visitors can relax & absorb the gentle flow of village life.

The Horse & Panniers also offers internet access

Parking for 2 cars available at the property

  • Sleeps maximum of 7
    • 2 x Twin rooms with ensuite showers
    • 1 x Double room with additional single bed and ensuite shower
  • Open plan lounge with leather sofas, TV & open fire
  • Outdoor terrace with garden furniture, drying line for wet weather gear, bike storage
  • Self-catering or Chef’s special breakfast available on request for additional charge
  • Fully equipped kitchen with cooker, fridge, freezer, Belfast sink, washing machine
  • Dining area for upto 7 persons
  • Available for short stays or long term lets
  • Pet friendly by arrangement
  • Non-smoking accommodation
Host Contact Details

Host:    Chris & Anna Milburn
Email:   chmilburn@gmail.com
Phone:  07437 445231

The Fox – Reopening information!

Spring is certainly here, lambs can be seen bouncing around the fields and daffodils in their full glory.

We are delighted to advise that in line with the relaxation of
restrictions The Fox will be re-opening on Monday 12th April.

Over the past few weeks we have been busy preparing for this, cleaning, painting, planting and preparing our outside space. Initially we will only be able to operate outside on our patio area and have made provision for not only covered area’s to protect from the elements but also additional new seating for drinking and dining.  


Our patio will be open as follows :  
Monday  5.30pm – 9pm (Drinks only)
 Tuesday 5.30pm – 9pm (Drinks only) Wednesday 5.30pm – 9.30pm (Food 5.30-9pm)
Thursday 5.30pm – 9.30pm (Food 5.30pm – 9pm)  Friday 4pm – 10pm (Food 4pm – 9pm)
 Saturday 12 noon – 10pm (Food 12 noon – 9pm)
 Sunday 12 noon – 9pm (Food 12 – 4pm)


During this interim period in anticipation of being permitted to open inside in May, we will be offering a menu that has been tailored to enjoy on our patio or alternatively to take home. We look forward to returning to our normal seasonally changing menu
with daily specials as soon as possible.


Our patio menu can be viewed on our menu page of our website ;
www.thefoxrutland.co.uk


For takeout orders please telephone 01780 720991 to place your order during
opening hours and to arrange a collection time. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Fox 

The Boot Inn South Luffenham – Christmas Opening Hrs

With Christmas just around the corner, why not make a visit to The Boot as part of your Christmas plans.

We will have festive homemade scotch eggs, the Boris Menu and our lovely full menu running at various times.

We have also planned a New Years Eve “Boot to the Future” party (more details to follow). Please remember to book your table by messaging us on Facebook or emailing thebootinnrutland@gmail.com

All closing hours may vary dependent on bookings.

Monday 21st Dec – Closed

Tuesday 22nd Dec – Closed

Wednesday 23rd Dec – 6-9pm (pizza night)

Christmas Eve – 12-10pm (2-5pm festive scotch eggs only)

Christmas Day – 12-2pm -(festive scotch eggs)

Boxing Day – 12 – 4pm

Sunday 27th Dec 12-6pm (Roast)

Bank holiday Monday – 12-9pm (pizza’s)

Tuesday 29th Dec – Closed

Wednesday 30th – Closed

New Years Eve – 6-11pm – “Boot to the Future”

New Years Day- 12-10pm

Please remember Tier 2 rules apply throughout these times when visiting. We can’t accept visitors from Tier 3.

Takeaway Beer at The Boot Inn South Luffenham

Fancy a beer? We are able to offer you takeaway beer and ciders at the discounted rates below. All you need to do is send a WhatsApp message to Mark (07545153698) with your order and we will arrange a time with you for collection.
We have 2 pint cartons for you or you can bring your own container.

Guinness £3
Prava £3
Morretti £3
Aspalls £3
Magnus £3
Carling £2.50
Laines IPA £3
Bottles of Erdinger 3 for £5

Our Ice machine is running so if you want free ice when you collect a beer order bring a plastic tub and we will fill that up for you too.

Takeaway menu out soon and starting next week!

The Fox – Take out menu

Following the governments decision today that all pubs now need to close to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus and therefore the impact on the NHS.

As a consequence the Fox will now be closing, however Jason is going to be offering a take out service from tomorrow, Saturday 21st March 2020

For full details please see the attached leaflet